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Janet Yale

What is Canadian content? Addressing the question of definitions

Opinion | BY JANET YALE | March 6, 2020
Some have argued that the rules should include cultural markers so that the program 'looks' Canadian.  However, this can give rise to problems with freedom of expression. Should we deny Deepa Mehta, pictured, the acclaimed Indo-Canadian film director and screenwriter, the ability to tell a story set in India when it comes from her Canadian perspective, asks Janet Yale. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
Opinion | BY JANET YALE | March 6, 2020
Opinion | BY JANET YALE | March 6, 2020
Some have argued that the rules should include cultural markers so that the program 'looks' Canadian.  However, this can give rise to problems with freedom of expression. Should we deny Deepa Mehta, pictured, the acclaimed Indo-Canadian film director and screenwriter, the ability to tell a story set in India when it comes from her Canadian perspective, asks Janet Yale. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia
Opinion | BY JANET YALE | December 14, 2016
Former federal cabinet minister Anne McLellan led a task force that just released its recommendations on marijuana legalization. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY JANET YALE | December 14, 2016
Opinion | BY JANET YALE | December 14, 2016
Former federal cabinet minister Anne McLellan led a task force that just released its recommendations on marijuana legalization. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright